Inter forwards target scorers' title
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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Julio Cruz and Adriano have a special incentive as they try to fire FC Internazionale Milano into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals tonight.
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Shevchenko standard
As the South American duo prepare to resume battle against AFC Ajax following the 2-2 first-leg draw in Amsterdam on 22 February, they will also want to enhance their tally of goals in this season's competition. Cruz and Adriano have four UEFA Champions League goals apiece, four fewer than top scorer - and city rival - Andriy Shevchenko of AC Milan.
Goal breakdown
Cruz's four strikes have come in 364 minutes spread over five games, while Adriano has found the net the same number of times in 411 minutes bridging six matches. Shevchenko's eight goals have come in eight appearances, with the Ukrainian having seen 591 minutes of action. Overall, Cruz has 13 goals from 32 outings in the tournament while Adriano has registered eleven times in 13.
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